Ingredient

Pickling Spice

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use pickling spice to add a complex, savory, and aromatic flavor to pickled …

What it is

Pickling spice is not a single ingredient but a blend of dried herbs and spices. Common components include mustard seed, dill seed, coriander, peppercorns, bay leaves, and sometimes cinnamon, cloves, or allspice. The exact mixture can vary by brand or recipe.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use pickling spice to add a complex, savory, and aromatic flavor to pickled foods like cucumbers, peppers, and olives. It is also used in marinades, rubs, and some salad dressings to impart a zesty taste. The spices contribute to the overall flavor profile and appeal of the food product.

Health notes

Pickling spice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. The individual spices within the blend have been consumed for centuries and are not typically associated with adverse health effects at the levels found in food. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated many of the common spices used in pickling spice, and EFSA has also assessed various spices. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns from typical consumption of pickling spice.

Allergen info

Pickling spice is not a major allergen. However, some spice blends may be processed in facilities that also handle allergens, so cross-contamination is a possibility. Always check the product label for specific allergen warnings.

Products containing Pickling Spice

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Dve Manufacturing Company, Inc. Dill Pickles Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 10kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.1Carbs Fall Harvest Urban Farms, LLC Cha Cha Gourmet Salsa, Mild Dips & Salsa 70kcal 0Protein 0Fat 16.3Carbs Fall Harvest Urban Farms, LLC Salsa, Hot Dips & Salsa 67kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.6Carbs Henry and Sons Alaska Smoked Sockeye Salmon Canned Seafood 177kcal 24.2Protein 8.1Fat 1.6Carbs Gluten Free Crusader, LLC Cheeseburger Bites Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 321kcal 6.0Protein 21.4Fat 27.4Carbs Smart & Final Iris Corporation Premium Giardiniera In Pickling Spices Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 18kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.6Carbs Lieber Chocolate & Food Products Co. Thousand Island Non-Dairy Dressing Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 121kcal 0Protein 3.5Fat 17.2Carbs Lieber Chocolate & Food Products Co. Thousand Island Dressing Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 233kcal 0Protein 23.3Fat 20Carbs Lieber Chocolate & Food Products Co. Lite Thousand Island Non-Dairy Dressing Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 233kcal 0Protein 15Fat 16.7Carbs RT Wholesale, LLC. Farro With Green Peas Salad Deli Salads High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 151kcal 6.0Protein 8.1Fat 14.6Carbs Wakefern Food Corporation Corned Beef Slowly Simmered, Expertly Seasoned, Thinly-Sliced Corned Beef Brisket With Potatoes & Tender Green Cabbage Dinner, Corned Beef Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 32% DV per serving 71kcal 3.9Protein 2.9Fat 7.0Carbs Rouse's Enterprises, Inc. Sweet Bread & Butter Pickles, Sweet Bread & Butter Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 143kcal 0Protein 0Fat 39.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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